Hollie Smith – Crystal Palace October 6, 2017
Hollie Smith wrapped up her Long Player 10th Anniversary Tour at Auckland’s Crystal Palace. The vintage venue always seems to host gigs that stand out as something special, and this was no exception.
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13th Floor New Song Of The Day: Curtis Harding – Go As You Are
Anti- Records is preparing to release Curtis Harding’s second album, Face Your Fear on October 27th.
Limbs@40 – Q Theatre October 5, 2017
Caroline Diara is a French artist who has just arrived in New Zealand a few weeks ago. The 13th Floor sent her to the opening performance of Limbs@40, part of the Tempo Dance Festival 2017. Here is her report. (Best read with a French accent in your mind).
Shonen Knife – Whammy! October 5, 2017
Osaka punk trio Shonen Knife thrilled everyone with an energetic reminder of the basics of rock music in a hot packed Whammy Bar last night.
Peter Hook & The Light – The Studio October 5, 2017
Growing up in the rain soaked dole-age of 1980s Northern England…a school kid was often asked one important question… Are you New Order or Smiths ? The answer potentially could break up playground fights. Certainly the latter I embraced obsessively and still do, they reflected two very different visions of a post industrial downtrodden Manchester […]
Anthonie Tonnon Releases Two Free Hands, Announces EP and NZ Tour
Anthonie Tonnon is releasing a single and announcing a new EP and national tour in November.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The DMA’s – Dawning
Australian rockers The DMA’s present their new song, Dawning, just as they are about to tour New Zealand.
Malevolence, Lock Up, Brujeria & Napalm Death – Kings Arms October 4, 2017
Tove is back, and very happy, after spending last night at The Kings Arms… Last night Auckland was a wonderful place, and Ben from Wellington’s best venue (Valhalla) worked a miracle. Never in my life did I think I’d see Brujeria, let alone in fucking Aotearoa! And to have them play alongside some of Grindcore’s […]
Post Modern Jukebox – Wellington Opera House – October 3, 2017
On Tuesday night internet retro-sensations Post Modern Jukebox wrapped up their all singing-all dancing glittering showcase in the Capital to a maximum house and rapturous applause.
13th Floor New Song Of The Day: The Breeders – Wait In The Car
Welcome back The Breeders! The classic lineup of the 90s rockers has reunited and released a new single on 4AD.